Calendly was founded in 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia by Tope Awotona and grew into one of the most recognized names in online scheduling, reaching a reported $3 billion valuation and roughly 500 employees. The company moved to a remote-first model in 2021 after closing its Atlanta office.
Calendly lets users share a personal booking link so others can pick an open meeting time based on live calendar availability, eliminating manual back-and-forth scheduling emails.
Key Features
Beyond single-user booking links, Calendly supports round-robin and collective team scheduling, routing forms to qualify and direct inbound leads, and workflow automation for reminders and follow-ups.
It integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Salesforce, and HubSpot, and is available via browser extension, embeddable widgets, and free iOS/Android apps.
Pricing
Calendly's Free plan supports one event type with unlimited meetings. Standard starts at $10/month per seat (annual billing), Teams starts at $16/month per seat (annual billing, 1-30 seats), and Enterprise pricing is custom for organizations needing SSO and audit logging.
Key Features
Single & Group Event Types — Share booking links for one-on-one meetings or group sessions based on live calendar availability.
Round-Robin & Collective Scheduling — Distribute bookings evenly across a team or schedule panel meetings with multiple attendees.
Routing Forms — Qualify and direct inbound leads to the right team member before a meeting is booked.
Workflow Automation — Send automated reminders, confirmations, and follow-ups tied to booking events.
CRM & Calendar Integrations — Connects with Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Salesforce, and HubSpot.
Enterprise Security — SSO, audit logging, and the full Salesforce routing suite on the Enterprise plan.
Mobile Apps — Free iOS and Android apps available to users on every plan.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Market-leading brand recognition with a large integration ecosystem
Easy to set up for individuals with a generous free tier
Strong team scheduling features (round-robin, collective, routing forms)
Enterprise-grade security and Salesforce routing for large organizations
Cons
Free plan is limited to a single event type and one connected calendar
Per-seat pricing on Teams and Enterprise can add up quickly for larger organizations
Advanced routing and compliance features are reserved for the Enterprise tier
Pricing
Free $0 N/A
Standard $10/month per seat (annual) or $12/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Teams $16/month per seat (annual) or $20/month (monthly), 1-30 seats monthly or annual
Enterprise Custom annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calendly free?
Yes. Calendly's Free plan supports one event type with unlimited meetings and a single connected calendar. Paid plans start with Standard at $10-12/month per seat.
Who founded Calendly?
Calendly was founded in 2013 by Tope Awotona in Atlanta, Georgia.
Does Calendly have a mobile app?
Yes, Calendly offers free iOS and Android apps available to users on any plan.
What's the difference between Calendly Standard and Teams?
Standard is built for individuals with more scheduling flexibility, while Teams adds round-robin and collective scheduling for groups and starts at $16-20/month per seat.
Does Calendly integrate with Salesforce?
Yes, Calendly integrates with Salesforce, with the full Salesforce routing suite available on the Enterprise plan.